Charger and charging device

Abstract

The application discloses a charger and a charging device, and relates to the field of data transmission, wherein the charger comprises a shell, a main control module, a charging module and a communication module, one side of the shell is provided with a power supply interface, the side of the shell opposite to the power supply interface is provided with a charging port, the power supply interface is used for connecting a power supply, and the charging port is used for charging an external device; the main control module is arranged in the shell; the charging module is arranged in the shell, and is connected with the main control module, the charging port and the power supply interface; the charging module is used for processing the connected power supply, so as to output matched electric energy to the external device through the charging port; the communication module is arranged in the shell, and is connected with the main control module; and the main control module is used for matching with intelligent furniture through the communication module. The application is provided with the communication module and the main control module, so that the charger has the charging function and the intelligent furniture control function, thereby meeting more daily demands of users.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of charger technology, and in particular to a charger and charging device. Background Technology

[0002] In existing technologies, mobile phone chargers have a relatively simple function, only capable of charging. This limited functionality makes traditional chargers less versatile and unable to meet users' diverse daily needs. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application aims to address at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this application proposes a charger and charging device capable of controlling smart furniture through a communication module and a main control module. That is, the charger of this application integrates the function of controlling smart furniture in addition to charging functionality, thereby improving the functionality of the charger and meeting more of the user's daily needs.

[0004] A charger according to a first aspect embodiment of this application includes a housing, a main control module, a charging module, and a communication module. The housing has a power interface on one side and a charging port on the side opposite to the power interface. The power interface is used to connect to a power source, and the charging port is used to charge an external device. The main control module is located inside the housing. The charging module is located inside the housing and is connected to the main control module, the charging port, and the power interface. The charging module processes the connected power source to output matching electrical energy to the external device through the charging port. The communication module is located inside the housing and is connected to the main control module. The main control module is used to pair with smart home devices through the communication module, and the communication module is used to transmit data between the main control module and the smart home devices.

[0005] The charger according to the embodiments of this application has at least the following beneficial effects: By providing a housing, the main control module, charging module, and communication module housed within the housing are protected to a certain extent. The power interface, charging port, main control module, and charging module are used together to realize the charging function of the charger. That is, the power input is first transmitted to the charging module through the power interface, and then the main control module and charging module convert the power input into suitable electrical energy and output it to the external device through the charging port. The use of the communication module and the main control module facilitates the control function of smart furniture. That is, the main control module and smart furniture are matched and data is transmitted through the communication module, thereby facilitating the control of smart furniture by the main control module. Thus, the charger of this application realizes the function of controlling smart furniture, improves the functionality of the charger, and meets more of the user's daily needs.

[0006] According to some embodiments of this application, the housing has a groove on the side opposite to the power interface, and the charging port is located in the groove.

[0007] According to some embodiments of this application, the top of the housing is provided with a wireless charging dock, the charging module is connected to the wireless charging dock, and the wireless charging dock is used to output matching electrical energy to the external device.

[0008] According to some embodiments of this application, it further includes a voice interaction module and a microphone array. The microphone array is provided in multiple ways, and the multiple microphone arrays are respectively disposed on the periphery of the housing. The voice interaction module is disposed inside the housing. The voice interaction module is connected to the main control module and the multiple microphone arrays respectively. The voice interaction module is used to process the voice data collected by the multiple microphone arrays and then transmit it to the main control module.

[0009] According to some embodiments of this application, a speaker is also included, the speaker being disposed on the side of the housing where the charging port is located, and the speaker being connected to the main control module.

[0010] According to some embodiments of this application, a heat dissipation vent is also included. The heat dissipation vent is located on the side of the housing where the power interface is located, and the heat dissipation vent is located above the power interface. The heat dissipation vent is used to connect the outside and inside of the housing.

[0011] According to some embodiments of this application, an indicator light is also included. The indicator light is located on the side of the housing where the charging port is located, and below the charging port. The indicator light is connected to the main control module and is used to reflect the status of the charger.

[0012] According to some embodiments of this application, it also includes a peripheral interface and a temperature and humidity sensor. The peripheral interface is located on the side of the housing where the power interface is located, and the temperature and humidity sensor is located outside the housing. The temperature and humidity sensor is connected to the main control module through the peripheral interface.

[0013] According to some embodiments of this application, a light sensor is also included, which is disposed outside the housing and is connected to the main control module through the peripheral interface.

[0014] The charging device according to a second aspect embodiment of this application includes: The charger of the first aspect of this application.

[0015] The device according to the embodiments of this application has at least the following beneficial effects: By providing a housing, the main control module, charging module, and communication module housed within the housing are protected to a certain extent. The power interface, charging port, main control module, and charging module are used together to realize the charging function of the charger. That is, the power input is first transmitted to the charging module through the power interface, and then the main control module and charging module convert the power input into suitable electrical energy and output it to the external device through the charging port. The use of the communication module and the main control module facilitates the control function of smart furniture. That is, the main control module and smart furniture are matched and data is transmitted through the communication module, thereby facilitating the control of smart furniture by the main control module. Thus, the charger of this application can control smart furniture, improving the functionality of the charger and meeting more of the user's daily needs. By introducing the charger of this application, the charging device of this application is compatible with smart furniture control functions in addition to charging functions, in order to meet the user's daily needs.

[0016] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this application will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a charger according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the internal module architecture of the charger; Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing another perspective of the charger; Figure label: Housing 100; Recess 101; Charging port 102; Microphone array 103; Speaker 104; Wireless charging dock 105; Indicator light 106; Power interface 107; Peripheral interface 108; Network port 109; Heat dissipation vent 110. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0019] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the orientation descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0020] In the description of this application, "several" means one or more, "more than" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0021] In the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly defined, terms such as "setup," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this application in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0022] Currently, most mobile phone chargers on the market have relatively simple functions, only providing charging capabilities. This makes traditional chargers less versatile and unable to meet users' diverse daily needs. Meanwhile, smart home control systems on the market mainly use independent control terminals as control centers. These terminals have limited functionality and require additional adapters for power supply, resulting in higher production costs.

[0023] Based on this, this application proposes a charger and charging device that can control smart furniture through a communication module and a main control module. This allows the charger to integrate the function of controlling smart furniture in addition to charging, thereby improving the functionality of the charger and meeting more of the user's daily needs. At the same time, since it has a charging function, there is no need to equip it with an additional adapter for power supply, which reduces the production cost compared to traditional smart furniture control systems.

[0024] It is understood that the charger in this embodiment includes a housing 100, a main control module, a charging module, and a communication module. A power interface 107 is provided on one side of the housing 100, and a charging port 102 is provided on the side of the housing 100 opposite to the power interface 107. The power interface 107 is used to connect to a power source, and the charging port 102 is used to charge external devices. The main control module is located inside the housing 100. The charging module is located inside the housing 100 and is connected to the main control module, the charging port 102, and the power interface 107. The charging module processes the connected power source to output matching electrical energy to external devices through the charging port 102. The communication module is located inside the housing 100 and is connected to the main control module. The main control module is used to match with smart home devices through the communication module, and the communication module is used to transmit data between the main control module and the smart home devices.

[0025] The beneficial effects of the charger in this application embodiment are as follows: By setting up the housing 100, the main control module, charging module, and communication module housed within the housing 100 are protected to a certain extent. The power interface 107, charging port 102, main control module, and charging module are used together to realize the charging function of the charger. That is, the power input is first transmitted to the charging module through the power interface 107, and then the main control module and charging module convert the input power into suitable electrical energy and output it to the external device through the charging port 102. The use of the communication module and the main control module facilitates the control function of smart furniture. That is, the communication module enables the matching of the main control module and the smart furniture and the transmission of data, thereby facilitating the control of the smart furniture by the main control module. Thus, the charger of this application can control the smart furniture, improving the functionality of the charger and meeting more of the user's daily needs.

[0026] For example, in some embodiments, reference is made to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3In this embodiment, the power interface 107 and the charging port 102 are respectively located on opposite sides of the housing 100. The power interface 107 needs to be connected to a power socket via an AC power cord to enable power access, while the charging port 102 needs to be connected to an external device via a data cable to enable charging of the external device via the data cable. Multiple charging ports 102 are provided to enable simultaneous charging of multiple devices. At the same time, the charging ports 102 are provided with various types, such as (Type-C interface, Linghtning interface, Micro-USB interface, etc.) to adapt to external devices with different charging interfaces, expanding the application range of the charger of this application, and also improving the convenience and compatibility of powering multiple devices simultaneously. The charging module connects between the power interface 107 and the charging port 102. The charging module is designed to convert the AC power input through the power interface 107 into DC power compatible with external devices, and then output the converted DC power to the external devices through the charging port 102 for charging. The main control module is connected to the charging module. The main control module is configured to adjust the charging module according to the charging protocol of the external device to meet the fast charging requirements of different devices, thus enabling fast charging. For example, when charging an Android phone that supports 65W fast charging, the main control module will identify the device's fast charging protocol and control the charging module to adjust its output to 10V / 6.5A. When the phone's battery is close to full, the main control module will control the charging module to reduce its output, thus entering a "trickle charging" mode to avoid overcharging and damage to the external device's battery. The communication device connects to the main control module. The communication module facilitates protocol matching between the main control module and the smart furniture, enabling wireless pairing and subsequent control of the smart furniture, thus integrating the smart furniture control functions. The main control module, charging module, and communication module are all housed within the housing 100 for protection.

[0027] In other embodiments, a counterweight is provided at the bottom inside the housing 100 to prevent the housing 100 from tilting.

[0028] It should be noted that: the power interface 107 is connected to the charging module after passing through an electromagnetic interference filtering circuit and a rectifier circuit in sequence; the main control module can be a high-performance ARM architecture microcontroller; the shell 100 can be made of flame-retardant composite material; the communication module can support multiple communication protocols such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Zigbee.

[0029] It is understood that a groove 101 is provided on the side of the housing 100 opposite to the power interface 107, and the charging port 102 is located in the groove 101.

[0030] For example, in some embodiments, reference is made to Figure 1 In this embodiment, the groove 101 is located on the side of the housing 100 opposite to the power interface 107, and multiple charging ports 102 are located in the groove 101 to provide certain protection for the charging ports 102, so as to avoid damage to the charging ports 102 by accident during use of the charger of this application, thereby protecting the charging ports 102 to a certain extent and reducing maintenance costs.

[0031] It is understandable that the top of the housing 100 is provided with a wireless charging dock 105, the charging module is connected to the wireless charging dock 105, and the wireless charging dock 105 is used to output matching power to external devices.

[0032] For example, in some embodiments, reference is made to Figure 1 In this embodiment, a wireless main control chip and a transmitting coil are also included. The wireless main control chip and the transmitting coil are disposed inside the wireless charging dock 105. The main control module is connected to the wireless main control chip, and the wireless main control chip is also connected to the transmitting coil. One side of the transmitting coil abuts against the inner sidewall of the wireless charging dock 105. The specific process of wireless charging of the charger in this application is as follows: When wireless charging is performed, the external device to be charged is placed on the wireless charging dock 105. The power module converts the input power into low-voltage DC power. The main control module further converts the low-voltage DC power into high-frequency alternating current and outputs it to the transmitting coil, causing a high-frequency alternating magnetic field to be generated around the transmitting coil. The high-frequency alternating magnetic field passes through the wireless charging dock 105 and diffuses to the receiving coil of the external device, thereby inducing high-frequency AC power at both ends of the receiving coil of the external device. Then, the high-frequency AC power is converted into stable low-voltage DC power through the relevant circuit in the external device to realize wireless charging of the external device, so as to provide both wireless and wired charging methods, improve the convenience of the charger in this application, and further meet the daily needs of users.

[0033] In other embodiments, a magnetic part is also included. The magnetic part is disposed on the inner sidewall of the wireless charging base 105 so that when wireless charging is performed, the external device is tightly magnetically attracted to the wireless charging base 105 by the magnetic part, so as to avoid the external device shifting and affecting the charging efficiency.

[0034] It should be noted that the main control module is equipped with an intelligent power distribution fast charging protocol to support both wired and wireless charging methods; smart furniture includes curtains, air conditioners, televisions, door locks, etc. that can be intelligently controlled.

[0035] It is understood that the charger of this application also includes a voice interaction module and a microphone array 103. Multiple microphone arrays 103 are provided and are respectively located on the periphery of the housing 100. The voice interaction module is located inside the housing 100 and is connected to the main control module and the multiple microphone arrays 103. The voice interaction module is used to process the voice data collected by the multiple microphone arrays 103 and then transmit it to the main control module.

[0036] For example, in some embodiments, reference is made to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In this embodiment, multiple microphone arrays 103 are provided, and the multiple microphone arrays 103 are respectively arranged on the periphery of the housing 100 to improve the accuracy of sound data acquisition. By setting up a voice interaction module, it is convenient to preprocess the acquired voice data, such as noise filtering, amplification, speech-to-text conversion, semantic understanding, etc., and then transmit the processed instructions to the main control module so that the main control module can control the relevant smart furniture based on the instructions, thereby improving the intelligence and convenience of the charger of this application. For example, when the user issues the command "turn on the light", it is received by the microphone array 103 and the voice data is transmitted to the voice interaction module. The voice interaction module performs noise filtering and amplification optimization on the voice data, and then converts the voice into text for storage, and recognizes the meaning of the text to generate corresponding instructions. The instructions are then transmitted to the main control module, which recognizes the instructions. Then, the main control module matches with the lighting device of the smart furniture and controls the lighting device to turn on to realize the user's voice operation. In addition to wireless pairing, the main control module can also be wired paired with smart furniture. The side of the casing with the power interface 107 also has a network port 109. The network port 109 is connected to the main control module. The network port 109 can be connected to the smart furniture externally via a network cable, while the network port internally is connected to the main control module via a communication module, thereby realizing wired pairing between the main control module and the smart furniture and improving the compatibility of the charger of this application.

[0037] It should be noted that the charger needs to be woken up before the microphone array 103 will operate. The wake-up word is a preset sentence, such as "Xiao Ding, please turn on the light," where "Xiao Ding" is the wake-up word and "turn on the light" is the operation to be performed. The microphone array 103 can locate the sound source.

[0038] It is understood that the charger of this application also includes a speaker 104, which is located on the side of the housing where the charging port 102 is located, and the speaker 104 is connected to the main control module.

[0039] For example, in some embodiments, reference is made to Figure 1In this embodiment, the speaker 104 is connected to the main control module. The speaker 104 can be configured to provide feedback to the user to provide a better service experience. For example, when the user issues a "light-on command", after the main control module matches the lighting device of the smart furniture and completes the light-on step, it can issue a prompt tone indicating that the task is completed through the speaker 104. Or, when the user's expression is unclear, the speaker 104 can ask the user to repeat their request. Or, when the smart furniture matched by the main control module malfunctions, the speaker 104 can issue an alarm to remind the user to deal with it in time.

[0040] It is understood that the charger of this application also includes a heat dissipation vent 110, which is located on the side of the housing 100 where the power interface 107 is located, and is located above the power interface 107. The heat dissipation vent 110 is used to connect the outside and inside of the housing 100.

[0041] For example, in some embodiments, reference is made to Figure 3 In this embodiment, a heat dissipation vent 110 is located at one end of the housing 100 near the wireless charging dock 105. Multiple heat dissipation vents 110 are provided and arranged in sequence to connect the outside of the housing 100 with the inside of the housing 100, so as to realize the circulation of air inside and outside, thereby reducing the temperature inside the housing 100 and preventing the internal temperature of the housing 100 from being too high and damaging the modules inside the housing 100, thereby reducing the cost of maintenance.

[0042] It is understood that the charger of this application also includes an indicator light 106. The indicator light 106 is located on the side of the housing 100 where the charging port 102 is located. The indicator light 106 is located below the charging port 102. The indicator light 106 is connected to the main control module and is used to reflect the status of the charger.

[0043] For example, in some embodiments, reference is made to Figure 1 In this embodiment, by setting the indicator light 106, corresponding feedback can be given to the user from a visual perspective. For example, when the charger of this application is working, the green light is always on; when it cannot connect to smart furniture, the red light flashes; when a user signal is received, the green light flashes; when a user signal is not accurately received, the yellow light flashes.

[0044] It should be noted that the corresponding color light of indicator light 106 and the feedback corresponding to the flashing of the light are not limited and can be defined as needed.

[0045] It is understood that the charger of this application also includes a peripheral interface 108 and a temperature and humidity sensor. The peripheral interface 108 is located on the side of the housing 100 where the power interface 107 is located. The temperature and humidity sensor is located outside the housing 100 and is connected to the main control module through the peripheral interface 108.

[0046] For example, in some embodiments, reference is made to Figure 3 In this embodiment, the housing 100 has a peripheral interface 108 (pogo pin interface) on the side with the power interface 107. The inclusion of a temperature and humidity sensor (not shown in the attached figure) facilitates the collection of external temperature and humidity data, which is then fed back to the main control module. For example, if the collected temperature is lower than the preset temperature, the main control module controls the smart furniture's air conditioning unit to automatically raise the temperature; if the collected humidity is higher than the preset humidity, the main control module controls the smart furniture's air conditioning unit to automatically switch to a drying mode. This improves the convenience and intelligence of the charger, enhances the user experience, and meets the user's daily needs.

[0047] In other embodiments, a temperature and humidity sensor may be installed inside the housing 100 to detect the temperature inside the housing 100. When the temperature exceeds a threshold, the operation of the charger of this application will be stopped, thereby monitoring and protecting the module inside the housing 100.

[0048] It is understood that the charger of this application also includes a light sensor, which is located outside the housing 100 and is connected to the main control module through the peripheral interface 108.

[0049] For example, in some embodiments, reference is made to Figure 1 In this embodiment, multiple peripheral interfaces 108 are provided. A light sensor (not shown in the figure) can be connected to the main control module through another peripheral interface 108. The light sensor facilitates the collection of the intensity of external light and provides feedback on temperature and humidity to the main control module. For example, if the collected light intensity is lower than the preset intensity, the main control module controls the lighting device of the smart furniture to automatically brighten the light. This further improves the convenience and intelligence of the charger of this application, as well as the user experience, and meets the user's daily needs.

[0050] It should be noted that peripheral interface 108 can be connected to other sensors as needed to cooperate with the main control module in controlling smart furniture.

[0051] The charging device according to the second aspect of the application includes the charger of the first aspect of the application described above.

[0052] According to the device of this application embodiment, the device is equipped with a housing 100 to provide certain protection for the main control module, charging module, and communication module housed within the housing 100. The power interface 107, charging port 102, main control module, and charging module are used together to realize the charging function of the charger. That is, the power input is first transmitted to the charging module through the power interface 107, and then the main control module and charging module convert the input power into suitable electrical energy and output it to the external device through the charging port 102. The use of the communication module and the main control module facilitates the control function of smart furniture. That is, the communication module enables the matching and data transmission between the main control module and the smart furniture, thereby facilitating the control of the smart furniture by the main control module. This realizes the function of the charger controlling smart furniture, improves the functionality of the charger, and meets more of the user's daily needs. By introducing the charger of this application, the charging device of this application is compatible with smart furniture control function in addition to charging function, so as to meet the user's daily needs.

[0053] Since the charging device includes the charger of the first aspect embodiment, the corresponding contents of the charger of the first aspect embodiment can be applied to the charging device of the second aspect, and have the same implementation principle and technical effect. To avoid redundancy, it will not be described in detail here.

[0054] The embodiments of this application have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this application is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of this application.

Claims

1. A charger, characterized in that, include: The housing has a power interface on one side and a charging port on the side opposite to the power interface. The power interface is used to connect to a power source, and the charging port is used to charge an external device. The main control module is located inside the housing; A charging module is disposed inside the housing. The charging module is connected to the main control module, the charging port and the power interface respectively. The charging module is used to process the power supply and output matching electrical energy to the external device through the charging port. A communication module is provided inside the housing and is connected to the main control module. The main control module is used to match with the smart furniture through the communication module, and the communication module is used to transmit data between the main control module and the smart furniture.

2. The charger according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing has a groove on the side opposite to the power interface, and the charging port is located in the groove.

3. The charger according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the housing is provided with a wireless charging dock, and the charging module is connected to the wireless charging dock. The wireless charging dock is used to output matching electrical energy to the external device.

4. The charger according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a voice interaction module and a microphone array. Multiple microphone arrays are provided and are respectively located on the periphery of the housing. The voice interaction module is located inside the housing and is connected to the main control module and the multiple microphone arrays. The voice interaction module is used to process the voice data collected by the multiple microphone arrays and then transmit it to the main control module.

5. The charger according to claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes a speaker, which is located on the side of the housing where the charging port is located, and the speaker is connected to the main control module.

6. The charger according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a heat dissipation vent, which is located on the side of the housing where the power interface is located, and above the power interface. The heat dissipation vent is used to connect the outside and inside of the housing.

7. The charger according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes an indicator light, which is located on the side of the housing where the charging port is located, and below the charging port. The indicator light is connected to the main control module and is used to reflect the status of the charger.

8. The charger according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a peripheral interface and a temperature and humidity sensor. The peripheral interface is located on the side of the housing where the power interface is located. The temperature and humidity sensor is located outside the housing and is connected to the main control module through the peripheral interface.

9. The charger according to claim 8, characterized in that, It also includes a light sensor, which is located outside the housing and is connected to the main control module through the peripheral interface.

10. A charging device, characterized in that, include: The charger according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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